Brinkman Balance Comparisons

Gongrats RICK!!!BTW,I too had the 4.5's,and RS-1b's.The 1B's are still absolutely world class!I sold mine because of an out of state move.
Just my two cents...I really believe it is in the area of phono cartridges that the biggest improvement in music reproduction has taken place.A good quiet table,and good arm is a wonderful thing to have,but the "transducer" holds the magic,and it seems this is where alot of meaningful progress has been made.
Best of luck!!
Mark

Rick,SO SORRY to hear about the problem.Hope you get going soon.You SO deserve it!!!
BTW,it seems that you guy's in the Audio Club "like" to lose your stylus/cantilevers.-:)Sid lost two,in the last two years!What gives?
Best!

Rick.How happy are ya,today?Best of luck.
Also,my friend Ed(you met him at Sid's)is getting Jeff,after you!He sold Ed the Phantom,and is re-checking it.I hope all works out,for both of you.
BTW,the new issue of Hi Fi News and Record Review has an extensive,multi page layout on selecting an arm,and cartridge to match.With EXTENSIVE input about compliance,bias,etc.This is a MUST,for alot of the posters on this site.Not for the mega advanced crowd,like Raul,Doug,Neil and some others,but a fabulous read.
Best!

Rick,finally!Best of luck,and you made a great choice.One thing to consider(from the Sid school of buying)is that the component is able to be serviced in a reasonable fashion,in terms of as little potential hassle as possible,should that scenario ever occur.You can always call ED,for an audition of his Phantom(coming this Saturday)if you are interested in pursuing this arm.Yet,you know there are a good many great alternatives.
Best!

PS...Did you need to sell the "Breitling" I saw you wearing,in order to finance this?-:)